Scores at a Glance
JOIA Paraíso by IberostarMajestic Colonial Punta Cana
Overall
9.0
8.4
Beach
8.2
8.6
Food
9.3
8.1
Service
9.1
8.2
Rooms
9.0
8.4
Luxury
9.2
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Value
7.8
8.2
Romance
9.2
8.3
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
9.0
Overall Score
8.4
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.9 (8,068)
Google Rating
4.8 (26,194)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
Yes
Adults Only
No
–
Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
35 min
Airport Transfer
30 min
All Scores
8.2
Beach
8.6
9.3
Food
8.1
9.1
Service
8.2
9.0
Rooms
8.4
8.8
Pools
8.8
9.2
Luxury
–
7.8
Value
8.2
–
Family
8.6
9.2
Romance
8.3
–
Nightlife
8.4
8.6
Quiet
–
8.8
Wellness
–
8.2
Remote work
8.0
Vibes
Yes
Romance
Yes
–
Lively
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Golf
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
–
Nightlife
Yes
–
Kids
Yes
JOIA Paraíso by Iberostar
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 7 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- 35 min from CUN
Majestic Colonial Punta Cana
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- Swim-up suites
- 30 min from PUJ
Pros · JOIA Paraíso by Iberostar
- Excellent food reputation.
- Adults-only luxury positioning.
- Strong butler and concierge product.
- Access to a wider Iberostar Paraíso complex.
Pros · Majestic Colonial Punta Cana
- Strong official all-inclusive depth.
- Large beach and pool footprint.
- Family section plus adults-only Colonial Club.
- Nightclub, sports bar, casino and entertainment.
Cons · JOIA Paraíso by Iberostar
- Beach swimming can be less reliable than at the best Riviera Maya beaches.
- Seasonal sargassum affects the coastline.
- Quiet luxury rather than party energy.
- Some service failures appear in recent negative reviews.
Cons · Majestic Colonial Punta Cana
- Restaurant reservations can fill quickly.
- Room-service coverage differs by category.
- Seasonal sargassum can affect Punta Cana beaches.